The Moon

Front

Which way does the moon revolve around the Earth?

Back

The moon revolves counter clockwise around the Earth.

Front

What is the term for the spinning of an object on its axis?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing when the Northern Hemisphere is leaning away from the Sun?

Back

Summer.

Front

What occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

Solar eclipse.

Front

If you see a solar eclipse, what celestial event are you witnessing?

Back

You are witnessing a solar eclipse.

Front

What is the term for the path an object takes as it moves around another object in space?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of an object on its axis, while revolution is the movement of one object around another.

Front

What phase of the moon occurs when it is fully illuminated?

Back

Full moon.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the moon.

Front

What is the term for the gravitational pull of the moon that causes ocean tides?

Back

Tide.